May 2015

MANGANESE ORE INDEX: High grade prices increase for second week running

High grade manganese ore prices rose on Friday May 29 for the second time in two weeks, as low grade prices held.

MB NON-FERROUS PRICE CHANGES

The following MB non-ferrous free market prices changed on Friday May 29:

EUROPEAN MORNING BRIEF: Key stories on May 29

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INFOGRÁFICO - MINÉRIO DE MANGANÊS: Exportações brasileiras caem em abril

As exportações brasileiras de minério de manganês caíram em abril, tanto na comparação anual quanto na mensal.

SiMn shutdowns offset by weak demand – IMnI

The impact of silico-manganese production cuts on global supply has been offset by falling demand from the steel sector, according to recent figures from the International Manganese Institute.

Manganese ore prices knocked by oversupply, ample stocks – IMnI

Manganese ore prices are still being weighed down by oversupply and high inventories, the International Manganese Institute (IMnI) said as it released market supply and demand figures for February.

ASIAN MORNING BRIEF: News and price moves on May 28

Key news and price moves to get you off to a good start on May 28.

Sabberton leaves Wogen as firm announces senior moves

Ross Sabberton will leave his position as md of Wogen Pacific, the Hong Kong arm of Wogen Resources, at the end of this month, the trading firm said as it announced four other senior staff changes.

MANGANESE ORE INFOGRAPHIC: Brazilian exports fall in April

Brazil’s manganese ore exports fell in April, both in an annual and monthly comparison.

EUROPEAN MORNING BRIEF: Key stories on May 27

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia, bringing the latest news and pricing stories affecting the metals market.